A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8249209 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 81723840 epoch_slot_no: 335040 block_no: 8249032 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 72994 time: 2023-01-09 18:48:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6666e574355836d8d62f0f9ea69ceef11ae71547c342317fc3e43431db89021aBlock Operator
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